Regulatory Relations Specialist

Alliance & Leicester Credit Card; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regulatory Relations Specialist to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to support regulatory interactions and manage essential operational tasks. You will engage with regulatory agencies, ensuring seamless communication and compliance while working in a modern office environment close to iconic landmarks. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive workplace with numerous benefits aimed at enhancing employee well-being. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational and communication skills, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Competitive Pension Plan

Backup Childcare

Flexible Benefits

Emotional Wellbeing Helpline

Employee Assistance Program

Charity Donation Matching

Arts & Culture Discounts

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Regulatory Relations or interacting with regulators is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks and projects effectively.
• Proven communication and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding and offboarding regulators and consultants, managing system access.
• Scheduling regulatory meetings and maintaining communication routines.
• Processing FCA invoices and managing regulatory compliance tasks.

Skills

Regulatory Relations Experience

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Analytical Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

SharePoint

WebEx

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Regulatory Relations Specialist

Location: London

Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President

Company Overview:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Location Overview:

Our London office is based just a stone’s throw from the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral on bustling King Edward Street. Here you’ll find modern workspaces and a state-of-the-art auditorium space. In addition, we’re proud to host an onsite restaurant that shares our commitment to sustainability by providing delicious seasonal menus which have been created with the planet in mind. Make sure to take time for yourself and head up to our rooftop terrace and take in the spectacular views across London. Finally, your physical wellness is well-catered for with our onsite gym facilities and medical centre.

The Team:

You will work as part of the Global Regulatory Relations (GRR) Strategy & Process Management team supporting the Reg Relations team in EMEA. In addition to providing in-person and virtual support to Bank regulators, this role will provide operational support to exam teams within the region. This role requires close interaction with regulatory agencies, GRR executives, and exam teams.

Responsibilities:

• Onboarding and offboarding Bank regulators and consultants
• Granting and revoking system access (HVD/BAC network, internal applications, etc.) and conducting access reviews
• Managing space requirements and building access when regulators are on-site for meetings or exams
• Issuing laptops or Chromebooks when necessary, and managing the inventory
• Serving as a liaison to Global Information Security (GIS), and acting as the main point of contact for any escalations (e.g., blocked sites/transmissions that may interfere with timely exam deliverables)
• Liaising with facilities regarding onsite setup (ergonomic chairs, waste bins, wifi, access to printers)
• Scheduling UK and France ad hoc & routine regulatory meetings (including preps and debrief sessions, booking meeting rooms)
• Mailbox & calendar management - maintaining regulatory routines in GRR Portal
• Routine inventory and exam approvals for EMEA
• GRR SharePoint access & controls / ECB portals access management (aligned to one EU LE)
• Assisting with GRR Portal cleanup exercises (e.g., ERH changes for inquiries/exams)
• EMEA regulatory contact quarterly refresh
• Processing FCA invoices and tracking submissions YoY (4-6 times a year)
• FCA Fees & Levies submission – annual collation of data and submission on FCA portal
• ACR building access quarterly audits (France, Ireland, UK) / trading floor access audits (UK)

What we are looking for:

• Prior Regulatory Relations experience or experience interacting with regulators is highly desirable
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize daily tasks, project work, and ad hoc requests
• Proven verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure, calmly within tight deadlines, and escalate appropriately
• Able to develop and maintain good working relationships
• Self-starter, motivated, and reliable; able to work well and seamlessly within a team with minimal guidance
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and WebEx

Benefits of working at Bank of America:

UK

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help manage your physical wellness, with options to purchase a screen for your partner
• Competitive pension plan, life assurance, and group income protection cover in case of disability or health issues
• 20 days of backup childcare, access to school holiday clubs, and 20 days of backup adult care per year
• Flexible benefits including a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness, etc.
• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders, and virtual GP services
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Option to donate to charities via payroll, with the bank matching contributions
• Opportunity to participate in Arts & Culture programs and receive discounts at cultural institutions
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community and develop new skills

Bank of America:

Maintaining good conduct and sound judgment is crucial for our long-term success. Our Code of Conduct emphasizes individual accountability and ownership, which are central to managing conduct risk.

We are an equal opportunities employer, ensuring no discrimination based on gender, race, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics. We encourage candidates to inform us of any adjustment needs during the recruitment process.